Projected starting Notre Dame offensive lineman injured in UTV crash. What we know
Jagusah has undergone surgery and the initial prognosis is favorable, according to the school, which added that he will return to campus early this week for "further evaluation and continued care." No further timeline was provided.
The 6-foot-7, 333-pound sophomore is an expected starter at guard for the Fighting Irish.
Though this incident came far away from the football field, it marks the second consecutive season that Jagusah has suffered a serious injury.
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Prior to the start of the 2024 season, the former top-100 recruit tore his right pectoral muscle during training camp. He missed the entire regular season, but returned for Notre Dame's run in the College Football Playoff, filling in for Rocco Spindler at right guard in a semifinal victory against Penn State and starting at left tackle in a loss to Ohio State in the national championship game.
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